Every month, the presiding deity of Kerala's famous Guruvayoor temple gets an unusual offering: several cartons of tooth powder. "We offer a 40 g container for every 10 kg we produce," says ...

If you’ve never heard of tooth powder, you’re not alone. This age-old product was the precursor to toothpaste, but it fell out of favor decades ago. Even though it’s hard to find on store shelves, ...

As is true for certain product categories, there is a gradual but notable inclination among consumers to try ‘natural’ products — be it organic alternatives in food or eco-friendly options in clothing ...